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BD57 URJ

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,039 mi
Last recorded136,039 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2022
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD57 URJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2022 136,039 miles

parking brake passed test at 16 % requires attention

Pass 12 Jan 2021 132,208 miles

n/s rear tyre close to legal limit

Pass 16 Jan 2020 128,903 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 124,627 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 18 Dec 2018 124,627 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 113,616 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2017 113,616 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 106,680 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Mar 2017 106,680 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 97,253 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 97,253 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 86,022 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 75,883 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 75,883 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 60,152 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 60,152 miles

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 49,530 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 36,863 miles

Both front tyres have cuts to their treads & outer sidewalls are scuffed

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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BD57 URJ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,149cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2007 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 79,646 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BD57 URJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 19 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BD57 URJ registered?

BD57 URJ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 October 2007.

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